Les Henson Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 One of my customers has this vehicle, and has lost all drive (clutch or possibly gearbox). The vehicle needs to be towed 6-miles with all 4 wheels on the road. I have read somewhere that the rear prop has to be removed, is this right? I would have thought that gearbox and transfer box in neutral would be sufficient. Anyone know for definite please ? Thanks. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Either gearbox in neutral would be fine. If the gearbox is suspected then the transfer box wants sticking in neutral, that way none of the main box would be driven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Neutral will do just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 7-minutes for a reply - thankyou gentlemen Les. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Handbook states just leave it in neutral, diff lock OFF and leave keys in and ignition at first position to remove steering lock. Prop removal necessary only for lifted axle towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 AA usually disconnect both props at axle end & tie them to the chassis, there normal practice for towing if no transporter available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Unless there is a transfer box or centre diff problem then putting transfer box in neutral will be perfectly adequate , to flat tow to anywhere. The AA is probably a sop for all 4x4 to prevent someone getting it wrong with a particular make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Pulling the rear halfshafts is the other option if it's towed on 2 wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 The only reason for removing prop shafts would be if towing with the front wheels raised - you take the rear prop off to stop the centre diff going pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanger Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 If the TB is in neutral then thats it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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